Bring Out The Best In Me

Chapter 5

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Chapter 5

**still 2 years ago**

“You want me to date Sarah?” Ash asked me as we played monopoly the next day. I rolled my dice and took 4 steps forward.

“It’s just one date, and she’s so-“

“Okay.”

I looked up at him as he took his turn.

“That’s it, you give in?”

Ash shrugged. “I mean, she seems nice. Hanging out with us these days and everything. Why not?”

“Ha, yeah, yeah you’re right.”

Why do I have this sick feeling? Am I jealous?!

“Tay? It’s your turn.” Ash laughed and nudged me.

**Present; 2 years later**

I was walking to class with Lauren and stood beside her as she took her books out of her locker.

“Done,” Lauren turned around and I was about to start walking when she pulled me back. “Hottie at 3 o’ clock!!” She whispered in my ear.

A tall, muscular and cute guy started walking over to us. I panicked.

“Lauren, shit! He’s cute but-“ I bit my lower lip.

“But nothing! He’s coming, so shut up.”

He grinned at both of us but kept his deep emerald green eyes focused on me, which made me more nervous than ever.

“Taylor right?” he said in a deep, husky voice.

Husky? What the hell, Taylor-

“Yeah that’s me.” I smiled.

“I’m Sam.” He held out his hand and I shook it. “I was wondering...are you single?”

I blushed and Lauren jumped in and answered for me, “Of course she is!”. Lauren pushed me a little closer to Sam and I felt smaller than ever. He was really tall.

“So want to go see a movie with me or something?”

“Uh, yeah. Here’s my number.” Lauren handed me a pen and I took his hand and wrote my number on his palm.

“Thanks, I’ll call you.” He laughed before he walked back to his group of friends. Lauren starting jumping up and down.

“Calm down,” I laughed.

“Popular, check. Hot, check. Nice, check. Cute, check. Tall, check. Check check check!” Lauren grinned.

I hugged her. “You’re crazy. I’m going to get to class now though, or I’ll be late again. Because of you. Again.”

Lauren rolled her eyes and waved, then walked away.

After class I went back to my locker and checked what I had next. P.E. I sighed and closed my locker before heading to the changing room.

We (the girls) were changing, and I was just about to take off my blue tank top when everybody started screaming and covered themselves. I caught someone’s eyes in my mirror and recognised Ash’s face instantly.

“Ash what the hell?!” I shouted over the screaming.

“OH MY GOD, A GUY!!!” someone squealed.

Ash ignored me and turned to the rest of the girls. When they saw who he was and when he put his finger up to his lips, they shut up. Some even giggled (?!)

Then Ash turned back to me, smirking.

“You tricked me.”

“Get over it.” I shrugged, but inside I was feeling very uncomfortable. What is he doing here?! I thought.

“What are you doing here?” I asked him with a frown.

“Ash!!” Sarah suddenly appeared and ran up to Ash and me. She jumped on him, hugging him.

“Sarah, hey.” Ash smiled a little.

Sarah turned to me, giving me a cold glare. I glared back.

“What are you doing here, babe?” Sarah asked Ash, still looking at me.

“Uh, Sarah-“ Ash started.

“You know what, never mind! Let’s go.” Sarah narrowed her eyes at me before she took Ash’s hand and lead him out.

A girl beside me said “He’s so hot!”

I stared at her until she blushed and went back to her own business.